Those Years When I Appraised Treasures At The Pawnshop - Chapter 38

Chapter 38: Calamity Tiding Talisman

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Dharma artifacts were a special type of weapon.

They were different from martial artists. Only people who cultivated Dao techniques would refine offensive weapons.

With Dharmic powers, this tiny golden alms bowl could immediately unleash tremendous power.

Chen Shaojun ‘saw’ how the golden alms bowl was supposed to be utilized in the Psychic Treasure Mirror. It soared in the wind and flew out with shocking and destructive power.

“What a pity.”

“This golden alms bowl broke during a previous battle.”

“Thus, the bottom of the bowl cracked and it lost its power.”

Chen Shaojun could not help but sigh.

He had seen the power of complete magical artifacts from the images. It was awe-inspiring and extraordinary. Naturally, he felt that it was a pity that the golden alms bowl was broken.

Soon, the images disappeared.

The Psychic Treasure Mirror determined the grade of the treasure.

The Golden Alms Bowl of Soliciting was a High-Grade Magic item, but it was damaged. To repair it, an initial-rank equipment refiner and an initial-rank talisman master were required. They had to use mithril, manganese, and Life Transformation Water in succession to smelt it. After that, they had to utilize talisman marking embroidery techniques to complete the talisman markings.

Chen Shaojun was stunned.

The Psychic Treasure Mirror actually provided a method to repair it!

“However, the requirements aren’t low. It requires an initial-rank equipment refiner, an initial-rank talisman master, and a variety of materials to repair it….”

While Chen Shaojun was surprised, he also felt a little regretful.

The requirements to repair the Dharma treasure were not low.

In order to repair it, not only did it require numerous materials that were obviously rather precious at a glance, but it even required the cooperation of an initial-rank equipment refiner and an initial-rank talisman master. Thus, it was obviously something that he could not accomplish right now.

In addition, this golden alms bowl did not belong to him, so there was no need for him to worry about it.

But Chen Shaojun had no doubt about what he had discovered just now.

The Psychic Treasure Mirror gave him a way to repair the item. This allowed him to see an even wider world.

It also allowed him to look in a direction that he could definitely take advantage of in the future.

“Perhaps I can use this opportunity to earn a huge sum of money?”

In a short period of time, Chen Shaojun thought of many things.

Even though he could not repair this alms bowl now, what about in the future?

Furthermore, this world never lacked damaged treasures.

The value of the alms bowl was extremely low.

However, once it was repaired, its value would tremendously increase.

If he used this opportunity well, it might bring him a lot of benefits.

“This is a business opportunity.”

“When the time is right, I can start trying to repair treasures. However, I have to earn some money first.”

“I can’t be poor any longer.”

“As a guest from an outer realm who has a cheat code and will become a future star… I can’t even afford to buy the medicinal ingredients for the Dragon Tiger Energy Pill. I’m a failure, such a failure… Hmm? Why do I keep thinking about this pill?”

Chen Shaojun muttered and shook his head.

At this moment, the reward arrived…

It was the Calamity Tiding Talisman!

In Buddhism, there was a saying that in the boundless world, one could survive any hardships or sins. The Calamity Tiding Talisman was naturally not that powerful, but it was still a talisman filled with immense power.

Once he used it, he could use it to tide through calamities.

“Tide through calamities?”

“What kind of calamities?”

“If there is no water in the desert, it can either bring forth a spring or send people into an oasis.”

“If a boat falls into the ocean, it can either help people get on board another boat, or bring the boat to shore through the current.”

“If one is being hunted down by a powerful enemy, it can either kill the enemy or help the user escape the disaster. Furthermore, it can also help the user escape the disaster either once or twice.”

Doubt arose in Chen Shaojun’s mind. He had a vague feeling that this Calamity Tiding Talisman was more powerful than he had imagined.

After all, no one knew what kind of danger they would encounter in the future.

Would they be attacked by axes and knives? Would they be buried by water and fire? Would they encounter collapsing mountains and roaring seas? Would they be struck by lightning?

There were all kinds of natural calamities and man-made disasters… There were many dangers in the world out there.

However, one would be able to rely on the Calamity Tiding Talisman to overcome the tribulations they were about to face.

It was definitely a life-saving talisman that was a jack of all trades. It could deal with any dangers and risky situations.

Of course, the precondition was that the danger he encountered couldn’t exceed the limits of the talisman’s strength.

He knew that this was a world with demons and ghosts. Thus, it was very likely that there was unimaginable power in the world of martial cultivation.

Although the Calamity Tiding Talisman contained a powerful force, it was probably useless against martial saints and Dao lords.

“Regardless, this is a good thing.”

“With this talisman, I would be able to protect myself even if I were to face a powerful threat in the future.”

“At least, I don’t have to worry about the threat of the ghost that’s pestering Zhang Ke anymore.”

Chen Shaojun heaved a long sigh of relief and was extremely excited.

After appraising the four treasures, Chen Shaojun obtained Hui Neng’s Book of Alchemy, the Diamond Sutra, the Great Strength Vajra Palm, and the Calamity Tiding Talisman. It could be said that his gains were rather abundant, and it made him extremely satisfied.

After resting for a while and feeling his spirit gradually recover, Chen Shaojun walked out of Appraisal Room No. 7.

However, he did not rush to the storeroom.

Instead, he walked along the corridor of the appraisal rooms and reached the other side. There was a staircase there that led to the second floor of the pawnshop.

The second floor of the pawnshop was where the appraisal rooms of the three official pawnbrokers were located.

Among them, the largest room was naturally the Purple Jade Pavilion of the Great Pawnbroker, followed by the Gold Treasure Room of the Second Pawnbroker and the Water Cloud Room of the Third Pawnbroker.

At the staircase.

Chen Shaojun saw a servant walking over with a pot of tea. He hurriedly took a step forward and said enthusiastically, “Little Zheng, who is this tea for?”

“The Third Pawnbroker always drinks tea at this time. I’m bringing this tea to the Third Pawnbroker.”

The servant stopped in his tracks and replied.

“What a coincidence, then. The Third Pawnbroker just called for me to go up. I’ll help you bring it over and save you some trouble.”

Chen Shaojun smiled and said hurriedly.

“This… isn’t good, right?”

“There’s nothing bad about it. I’m just doing it in passing.”

“Don’t worry, even if the Third Pawnbroker asks, he won’t blame you.”

“Well, okay.”

The servant hesitated before agreeing.

Chen Shaojun took the teapot and went upstairs.

All of this was naturally not a coincidence.

He knew that the Third Pawnbroker Zhao Gao had a habit of drinking tea. Whenever this time of the day arrived, he would almost always call for servants to serve him tea. That was why Chen Shaojun lurked here in advance.

Naturally, it was for the sake of… resolving the problem.

Now that he had the Calamity Tiding Talisman and the Great Strength Vajra Palm technique, he was no longer afraid of the ghost that was pestering Zhang Ke and the threat it brought about.

However, it was just as Ah Yong had said, the Third Pawnbroker had already started looking for people to die in his place by blocking the baleful aura of treasures for him.

After Zhang Ke, his next target might be Chen Shaojun.

In order to prevent such a thing from happening, he naturally had to take the initiative to attack.

It was indeed a good idea to make use of the Substitution technique to pass on the threat.

The staircase in the pawnshop was rather wide and was specially made of mahogany. Chen Shaojun walked on it silently.

Soon, he went upstairs. The first thing he saw was a spacious living room with a few tables and chairs. Beside these furniture were some exquisite porcelain vases and some exquisitely carved wooden ornaments.

At the side, there was a small balcony surrounded by rosewood. When one stood on the balcony, not only could one see the peddlers and pedestrians on the streets, but they could also see the tall buildings, lakes, and the red boats traveling on the lake..